The defender of Jewish settlers was once a fringe figure. Now he is shaping internal security in a time of war
Israel’s ultranationalist minister expresses support for idea of building synagogue on sensitive Jerusalem site
Far-right security minister accused by defence minister and intelligence chief of endangering nation
Israeli ministers hit out at US vice-president, with one saying ‘no halt to the war, Madame Candidate’
Israel’s far-right finance minister vows to oust prime minister if he accepts US-backed deal
Israeli PM faces pressure from far-right coalition partners to proceed with assault on southern Gazan city
Far-right allies warn prime minister he cannot remain in office without assault on southern Gaza city
Once seen as fringe figures, ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir oppose a ‘reckless’ ceasefire deal in Gaza
Political class positioning for an early election as the veneer of October 7 unity begins to fade
Nearly a third of Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet attended event calling for Jewish settlements in the territory
Israeli premier claims ‘unity of purpose’ with defence chiefs as questions grow over ground offensive against Hamas
The particle physicist turned protester on fighting Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reforms — and why failure is not an option
Opponents of Netanyahu’s judicial reform worry for ‘whole structure of country as it has existed for 75 years’
Even before latest bloodshed, this was on course to be deadliest year since 2005 in the West Bank
One Palestinian killed and three shot as vigilantes set fire to cars and houses
Supporters say move would plug security gap but critics fear it could fuel crime and violence
Spat is latest sign of souring relations with Brussels since Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition took power
Security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says force needed to combat lawlessness but critics denounce it as ‘private army of thugs’
Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposal for armed unit under his ministry’s direct control has alarmed civil rights groups
UN data shows a sharp rise in East Jerusalem properties destroyed since Netanyahu’s administration took office
Itamar Ben-Gvir tours holy site that has been a flashpoint for Israeli-Palestinian tensions
Country’s longest-serving prime minister set to preside over most rightwing administration in country’s history
Netanyahu makes good on deal with coalition partners and opens door to forming an administration next week
Israeli prime minister-elect strikes deal with fringe Noam party, known for its vehement opposition to LGBT rights
Ultranationalist’s party seals coalition agreement with prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu
